VersaDock

What VersaDock does

VersaDock (legally Marine IP Ltd) is a UK-based designer, manufacturer and installer of modular pontoon and docking systems founded in 2001 and headquartered in Lymington. The company builds products around a core technology of High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) modular float modules with proprietary screw-thread Nylon/HDPE connectors, assembled into configurable docks, pontoons, jetties, drive-on systems, work rafts and event platforms. Key proprietary assets include the patented V-Float for dry boat/RIB/PWC storage, the patented DrySail™ V2 roller-based system for keelboat lift/launch, the vertical-lift HarborHoist system for vessels up to 11 tonnes, and aluminum T-beam stiffeners engineered to lock into the pontoon system. The company is NATO codified for key products and holds JOSCAR, ISO 9001/14001/45001, and CE certifications, enabling procurement by UK MOD, US Navy, US Coast Guard, BAE Systems and other defence buyers.

Commercially, VersaDock operates a hardware-led revenue model selling modular float systems, connectors, accessories (winches, fenders, cleats, mooring lines, ladders, stairs, handrails), turnkey and self-assembly pontoon kits, custom bespoke solutions (e.g., the Talisker Atlantic Challenge wilderness bar, Network Rail bridge access via TPA Pontoons), and consumer products such as VersaDock AIR inflatable platforms (priced at £750 inc. VAT) and Dock Box storage. Go-to-market combines direct sales (website Quick Quote forms, phone), an expanding international distributor and sales-agent network targeting marine locations across six continents, and a UK retail channel via BHG Marine for spare parts and AIR. Customer base spans defence (UK MOD, US Navy, US Coast Guard, BAE Systems, QinetiQ), maritime (RNLI, Pendennis Shipyard, Walcon Marine), energy (BP), hospitality (Dubai Royal Corinthian Yacht Club, Palm Jumeirah, National Marine Aquarium), events (Olympic Games London 2012, Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2014, Red Bull Flug Tag, Extreme Sailing Series), infrastructure (Network Rail) and individual boat owners.

Since December 2018, VersaDock has operated as a subsidiary of Lymington Marina Ltd, itself part of the Berthon Boat Co Ltd group (established 1877, May family-owned, ~130 employees, managing director Brian May). The team is led by Jamie Hooper with Chris Davison as Sales Manager. Operations are concentrated at the Berthon Marina site in Lymington, which handles manufacturing, assembly, dispatch, installation, and routine servicing and maintenance contracts. The firm reports an installed base of over 1,000 pontoons and jetties across six continents, a 30-year expected product lifespan, and quick-assembly times (a 30ft x 30ft dock in three hours with two trained personnel). Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

VersaDock

Legal name

Marine IP Ltd t/a Versadock

Website

https://versadock.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

VersaDock (Marine IP Ltd) designs, manufactures, and installs modular HDPE pontoon and docking systems for defence, commercial, and leisure marine markets worldwide, operating globally through direct sales and an expanding distributor and dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Modular Pontoon and Marine Docking Systems

NAICS

Ship and Boat Building (3366), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Launch & Retrieval Infrastructure (Slipways, Cradles, Travel Lifts, Launching Systems) (IMAJALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Shiplifts & Transfer Systems (Rail/Platform Transfer, Slipways) (IMAJALAB), Dry Docks & Floating Docks (Graving, Floating, Syncrolift) (IMAJALAA)

Keywords

• Modular pontoon systems
• Floating dock solutions
• Marine docking equipment
• Drive-on dock systems
• Pontoon manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Lymington

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Modular Pontoon and Dock Sales: VersaDock designs and creates cutting edge and innovative modular pontoons for a wide range of applications. Revenue comes from selling modular float systems, connectors, and accessories to customers worldwide. Products include drive-on docks, pontoons, jetties, platforms, rafts, and specialized solutions.
2. Custom Bespoke Solutions: Custom bespoke solutions specifically designed for customer craft, including professional design and engineering services. Revenue from highly customized marine docking solutions for unique requirements.
3. Professional Installation Services: VersaDock offers installation services through their operational team, including onsite fulfilment facility. Installation services for pontoons, docks, and custom solutions.
4. DrySail Products: Patented DrySail V2 system for keelboat sailboats with roller technology, sold as kit-style frames for self-assembly or complete turnkey solutions.
5. HarborHoist Systems: Vertical lift system for automated boat storage, accommodating vessels up to 11 tonnes. Sold as complete marine-grade polyethylene tanks with aluminium frame systems.
6. VersaDock AIR (Inflatable Platforms): Inflatable floating platform products for water sports and recreation, sold at retail price points including £750 inc.VAT (RRP £1200).
7. Spare Parts and Accessories: Spare parts including floats, connectors, tools, winches, safety equipment, mooring components, and accessories available through BHG Marine and direct ordering.
8. Servicing and Maintenance: Service team provides routine maintenance packages and ongoing customer support to keep docks operational.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

VersaDock designs, manufactures and installs modular floating pontoon and docking systems built from High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) floats with proprietary connector and drive-on technology. The portfolio spans drive-on docks, jet ski docks, jetties, pontoons, work rafts, the patented DrySail system for keelboats, the HarborHoist vertical lift system and VersaDock AIR inflatable platforms, with custom engineering, installation and ongoing servicing offered to defence, commercial and leisure marine customers worldwide.

Product overview

VersaDock is a modular pontoon and docking systems company offering a comprehensive portfolio of products built around a core modular HDPE float technology. The main product lines include Drive-on Docks (standard docks for boats, jet ski docks including Jet Ski Epic and Jet Ski Standard, and HarborHoist vertical lift system), Pontoons & Jetties (standard pontoons, jetties, Polydock sub-brand, event platforms, triathlon pontoons, and open water swim platforms), Rafts (work rafts for industrial applications), Dry Sail (DRYSAIL V2 for keel sailboats), VersaDock AIR (inflatable platforms), and Storage (Dock Box fibreglass storage solutions). Supporting these are extensive Components including five float modules (Single Full Float, Double Full Float, V-Float, Double Low Float, Single Low Float), Connectors, Tools, and Accessories (winches, fenders, cleats, mooring lines, T-beams, dock connectors, hand rails, ladders, steps, anti-slip pads, and outboard motor mounts). All products share common characteristics: modularity allowing configuration to any shape, HDPE material with UV inhibitors, CE certification, ISO quality standards, and NATO codification for key products. The company was acquired by Berthon Lymington Marina in December 2018 and has been operating since 2001 with a reach crossing six continents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Drive-On Dock – Standard Static drive-on dock system using patented V-Float technology, compatible with outboard, inboard sterndrive and jet drive engines, configurable for stepped and foiled hulls with stiffening beam system.
• Jet Ski Standard Modular drive-on dock designed for jet skis, keeping watercraft clear of the water to protect investment and simplify maintenance, configurable from single ski docks to pontoons for over 100 skis.
• Jet Ski Epic™ One-piece drive-on, push-off jet ski dock with shock-absorbing bow pad and wide anti-slip walkways, weight limit 2,000 lbs (907 kg), measuring 13'6" length and 5'10" width.
• HarborHoist Vertical lift system for automated boat docking and launching at the touch of a button, custom designed for any hull shape or propulsion system, accommodating boats up to 11 tonnes and 4.1 metres wide.
• Pontoons Modular floating pontoons configurable to any shape or size, with HDPE floats of minimum 8mm wall thickness, UV inhibitors, re-engineered lug radii and improved pin/nut mould technology.
• Jetties Modular floating pontoon jetties with enhanced buoyancy and stability, with over a thousand installations worldwide including the 2015 America's Cup World Series.
• POLYDOCK Modular floating dock sub-brand delivering long-term value with superior configurability and customization for marine environments and waterfront properties across the UK and Europe.
• Event Platforms Floating pontoon solutions for temporary or permanent event installations, ideal for accessing forgotten beaches, sporting events and marquee installations.
• Triathlon Swim Pontoon Open water swim platform designed for triathlon use, providing safe haven for swimmers and base for on-the-water coaching, with boarding ladders, safety equipment and fendered edges.
• Open Water Swim Platform Swim platform for open water or wild swimming activities, configurable to a range of sizes and locations with double stackable options for increased buoyancy and high load capacity.
• Work Rafts Industrial and commercial floating work rafts using modular system strength, stability and portability, with double stack floats for enhanced buoyancy and outboard motor capability for navigating waterways.
• DRYSAIL™ V2 Patented docking system for lifting keel sailboats with roller technology for faster dock and launch, kit-style galvanized steel frames integrating with all VersaDock modular systems.
• VersaDock AIR Inflatable floating platform with double layer drop stitch construction, anti-slip EVA deck, stainless steel retractable ladder, automatic pump and ballast bag system, sized 3m x 2m.
• DOCK BOX Handmade fibreglass storage boxes in UK with white gloss finish, available in L (145x57x61cm) and XL (193x76x65cm) sizes, with reinforced hinges, single gas strut and locking hasp.
• Custom Pontoon Engineering Projects Bespoke design and engineering services for unique marine docking and floating platform projects, exemplified by the Talisker Atlantic Challenge wilderness bar built in La Gomera.
• Professional Installation and Servicing Installation, routine maintenance packages and ongoing servicing provided by the VersaDock operational team at the Berthon Marina facility, including onsite fulfilment and dispatch.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3-hour construction time for 30ft x 30ft dock with just 2 trained personnel
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lymington Marina Ltd (Berthon Group)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2018VersaDock (Marine IP Ltd) was acquired by Lymington Marina Ltd, a subsidiary company of Berthon Boat Co Ltd in December 2018. Berthon was established in 1877 and is based in Lymington, UK. Brian May, managing director of Berthon & Lymington Marina stated 'This is a good addition to our expanding product range.' VersaDock continues to operate with Jamie Hooper and his team, developing strong relations with new and existing clients.
• TPA Temporary Access SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTPA Temporary Access Solutions, a specialist hire company providing access solutions for land, rail, and water, supplies VersaDock modular pontoons for infrastructure projects. Worked with VersaDock to develop a custom 'Spud Leg' bracket for anchoring pontoons in challenging environments like river bridges. TPA uses VersaDock products as the foundation for their pontoon-based access solutions.
• Stonehaven Sea SafariminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStonehaven Sea Safari, offering tours of the Aberdeenshire coast in their 10.5m rib, chose VersaDock for keeping their investment safe, clean and well maintained with a custom drive-on dock solution.
• Berthon RIB SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBerthon RIB Solutions works alongside VersaDock installing demonstration docks in Lymington Marina. They exhibit together at boat shows including Southampton Boat Show, showcasing Gemini RIBs on VersaDock demonstration docks. Both are subsidiaries of Berthon Boat Co Ltd.
• National Marine AquariumminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational Marine Aquarium in Plymouth required VersaDock pontoon for maintenance access to their 700,000 litre 'Blue Planet' tank. VersaDock designed and installed a modular pontoon with handrail for electricians to safely work over shark-infested waters.
• Berthon Rib SolutionscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBerthon Rib Solutions supplies and fits out the full range of Gemini RIBs (WR505, WR550, WR650, WR780, WR 880 & WR1060) and collaborates with VersaDock for dock solutions. They supported Southampton Boat Show exhibiting Gemini Waverider 650 Leisure Sport RIB on VersaDock.
• International Distributor and Agent NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVersaDock is supported by a number of highly experienced key distributors and sales agents across key marine locations internationally. The company is expanding this network to meet growing customer requirements across commercial, military and leisure markets worldwide.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• EZ Dock: Global modular floating dock manufacturer producing drive-on docks, jet ski ports and sectional floating systems from recyclable materials. Direct competitor to VersaDock's HDPE modular float offering across leisure, commercial and waterfront applications.
• SF Marina Systems: Swedish floating dock and breakwater manufacturer with strong presence in marinas, ports and commercial harbours worldwide. Direct peer offering modular pontoons and floating concrete structures comparable to VersaDock's modular HDPE docks.
• Candock: Canadian modular floating dock manufacturer producing interlocking plastic (HDPE) cubes for docks, platforms and floating work surfaces. Direct peer in modular plastic float technology with overlapping leisure, commercial and industrial use cases.
• Meeco Sullivan: US-based marine dock and marina products manufacturer serving residential, commercial and government waterfront markets. Comparable to VersaDock as a manufacturer of floating dock systems, gangways and marina infrastructure.
• Marinetek: Finland-headquartered global supplier of concrete and floating pontoon marina systems with installations across Europe and beyond. Comparable to VersaDock as a global marina/dock infrastructure provider serving commercial and leisure segments.
• Jet Dock: US drive-on jet ski and PWC dock manufacturer with a modular floating platform approach. Direct peer to VersaDock's Jet Ski Standard and Jet Ski Epic product lines in the personal watercraft docking niche.
• Walcon Marine: UK-based marina dock and pontoon contractor with overlapping product lines in floating pontoons, jetties and marina infrastructure for commercial and leisure marine. Directly comparable as both a VersaDock customer/partner and a UK-headquartered peer in modular dock construction.
• Rampa Docks: Manufacturer of modular floating aluminium-framed dock systems for marinas, boat clubs and waterfront developments. Comparable to VersaDock's pontoon and jetty offerings in the modular dock segment.
• Bellinger Marine: UK-based supplier of marine dock, pontoon and mooring equipment serving marinas, yacht clubs and waterfront operators. Direct peer to VersaDock within the UK marine infrastructure market, with overlapping leisure and commercial customers.
• PolyDock Products: US manufacturer of modular floating dock systems built from rotationally moulded polyethylene floats. Closely comparable to VersaDock's HDPE float-based modular pontoon product line for residential, commercial and government waterfronts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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